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US and UK discuss closer defense cooperation as Streeting meets Hegseth in Washington
Europe, News, US October 17, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting met at the Pentagon on
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Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to acquire India’s Akash air defense system
Asia-Pacific, News October 15, 2026 , by IRIA
India has confirmed the export of its indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile system to Tajikistan and
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US defense firm Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor to counter hypersonic threats
News, US October 11, 2026 , by IRIA
Lockheed Martin unveiled its PAC-3 Edge interceptor on October 9, 2026, presenting a next-generation
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US awards Raytheon $6.3 billion contract for SM-3 Block IB missile defense interceptors
News, US October 10, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have awarded RTX's Raytheon a multi-year
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German Chancellor Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv, pledges further support for Ukraine
Europe, News October 5, 2026 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on October 4, 2026, accompanied by
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Sweden deploys Gripen fighter jets over Poland to strengthen NATO air defense
Europe, News October 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden deploys JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to support a NATO air defense mission over Poland starting
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Pentagon awards $20.7 billion contract to Raytheon to boost AMRAAM production
News September 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has awarded RTX's Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion
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Italy signs $4.2 billion contract for next-generation DDX destroyers
Europe, News September 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy has signed a €3.7 billion ($4.2 billion) contract for two next-generation DDX destroyers, launching
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US approves potential $2.68 billion air defense package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US September 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine worth an estimated
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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi port of Yanbu
Middle East, News September 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia,